Pune Airport Sets New Record: Handles 144 Metric Tonnes of Cargo in 24 Hours

This remarkable feat underscores Pune’s rising importance as a logistics and air cargo hub in western India. According to airport authorities, between 6 a.m. on June 3 and 6 a.m. on June 4, 2025, the airport processed 72.73 metric tons of inbound cargo and 71.24 metric tons of outbound cargo, marking a new operational high. The surge is being credited to Pune’s expanding industrial base and a growing reliance on air freight for faster, more efficient supply chain solutions.

This achievement reflects the airport’s enhanced cargo handling infrastructure and strategic efforts to streamline freight operations. With increasing demand from local businesses and exporters, officials expect this upward trend to continue, further positioning Pune as a vital link in India’s air logistics network. Adding to its recent developments, Pune Airport also inaugurated the Elysian International Executive Lounge in the international security hold area of its new Integrated Terminal Building. The lounge was officially opened by Murlidhar Mohol, Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation.     

Speaking on the occasion, Santosh Dhoke, Director of Pune Airport, said, “Located in the international security zone, the Elysian Lounge merges comfort with elegance. With plush seating, a gourmet dining menu, and exclusive amenities, it offers international travelers an ideal space to relax or work before departure.”

He added that this new addition complements the airport’s existing domestic lounge and aligns with the Airports Authority of India’s vision to establish Pune Airport as a world-class gateway. Serving over 10 million passengers annually, Pune continues to grow as a major economic and cultural center, now equipped with upgraded cargo and passenger facilities to match.